Russian Language Online Community Coordinator

Location: Moscow, Russia
Duration: 9 months
Starting date: Immediate
Reports to: Multilingual Platform and Partnerships Coordinator

I. Background on TakingITGlobal:

TakingITGlobal is an international organization, led by youth, empowered by technology. TIG brings together young people in more than 200 countries within international networks to collaborate on projects addressing global problems and creating positive change. TakingITGlobal's main program, the TakingITGlobal.org online community, now receives over 45 million hits per month. Founded by young Canadians in 2000, TIG has launched projects with six UN agencies, and is supported by several major corporations, including HP, Microsoft, and RBC Financial Group.

In Russia, TakingITGlobal is working closely with Sozidanie Foundation and Russian Volunteer Development Center.


II. Responsibilities:

• Act as a focal point for TakingITGlobal in Russia;
• Manage current and develop new partnerships with local youth organizations, youth groups and NGOs;
• Work with the Russian Editorial and Translations Coordinator (based in Toronto) to ensure ongoing progress with the Russian website and e-newsletter translations;
• Work with the Multilingual Platform and Partnerships Coordinator (based in Toronto) to facilitate program development, through conceptualization, design, proposal and program initiation, with a particular focus on Russian online community and local projects;
• Establish partnerships with local high schools and English language departments to support the translation of the website into Russian;
• Oversee the translation into Russian of the Understand Issues section (http://www.takingitglobal.org/understanding);
• Participate in skype meetings with other members of the multilingual team;
• Promote Russian language online community (www.takingitglobal.ru) through local youth media, local contests and presentations at youth events;
• Actively contribute and participate in the development of multilingual and local engagement strategy.


III. Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have:

• 1-2 years experience working or volunteering with NGOs, community-based organizations, youth groups or student clubs in Russia (required) and CIS (preferred);
• Excellent knowledge of English (writing, reading, speaking);
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Proven interest in international issues and current affairs;
• Good understanding of the issues facing young people in Russia;
• Familiarity with the youth organizations and youth groups across Russia;
• Interest in new technologies, online communication and online community building;
• university students are encouraged to apply!


IV. Conditions:

This is a part-time position (10-15 hours/week). Monthly honorarium – US $150.


V. Submission of applications:

Submit your resume and cover letter in English by April 10, 2006 to:

Sofya Mezhorina
sofya@takingitglobal.org